The General Public Needs to Have an Understanding of Science

question 23

True/False

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

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Definitions:

Dendrite

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells, leading to the generation of a nerve impulse in the neuron.

Neighboring Neurons

Neurons located close to each other, facilitating quicker and more efficient neuronal communication.

Messages

Pieces of information or communication transmitted between senders and receivers.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.